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Special industry machinery manufacturing is considered one of the most
demanding segments of discrete manufacturing, in part because every machine you
produce may be unique. Compared to standard production environments,
manufacturing processes are complex. Your company faces challenges that include
concurrent engineering and changes that must be addressed during the
construction process. Microsoft Dynamics AX for Special & Large Machinery from To-Increase will
help you streamline processes so you can:
Integrate your business applications with product lifecycle management
(PLM), product data management (PDM) & computer-aided design (CAD).
Create and manage complex bids and quotations.
Master complex engineer-to-order processes.
Provide strong customer service and support.
Integrate your business applications with computer-aided design (CAD),
product data management (PDM), and product lifecycle management (PLM).
Focus on lean project-based manufacturing

With all the discussion, books, Web sites, and other materials on the topic of lean manufacturing, it's hard to know which resources are credible—much less understand the mounds of information. The first part of this series breaks down the definition of lean manufacturing into easy-to-digest concepts and shares the real-life example of a supplier of remanufactured solvents that is working toward the goal of lean. Get tips on how to determine what you need in your production operation and why.

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